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What is the code of ethics that professional RN's follow? Defines the principles by which nurses' provide care to their clients.
Who is the founder of modern nursing? Florence Nightingale
Who is the founder of American Red Cross? Clara Barton
Define evidence-based practice The intergration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values
The Standards of Care described in the ANA Standards of Clinical Practice included: The nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, and planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Regardless of educational preparation, the examination for RN licensure is exactly the same in every state in the US, this does what: Provides a standarized minimum knowledge base for the client population nurses serve.
Contemporary nursing requires that the nurse possess knowledge & skills for a variety of professional roles & responsibilities, this examples includes: Increased emphasis on health promotion & illness prevention.
Advanced practice nurses generally do what? Function independently.
What are the major professional nursing organizations in North America? National League for Nursing & the American Nurses Association.
As long as nurses maintain involvement in health care policy and practices: Outsiders will not impose their will on nursing & nursing practices.
Acute Care Nurse Practioner (ACNP) Functions in collaboration with a physician or house staff physician in an acute care setting.
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Gernally the most independent functioning nurse, has a master's degree in nursing, advanced ed in pharmacology & physical assessment, certified expert in specialized area.
American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing professional group.
Caregiver Nurse that helps the client regain health through the healing process.
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) RN who is also educated in midwifery & is certified by the American College of Nurse-Midewives.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) RN who has received advanced training in an accredited program in anesthesiology.
Client Advocate Nurse protects the client's human & legal rights & provides assistance in asserting those rights if the need arises.
Clinical Decision Maker Nurse uses critical thinking skills throughout the nursing process to provide effective care.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) APN with nursing expertise in a specialized area & may work in any practice setting.
Code of Ethics Defines the principles by which nurses provide care to their clients.
Continuing education Involves formal, organized, & educational programs offered by State Nurses Associations & educational & health care insitutions.
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) ANP with specialization in care of the older adult.
In-Service Education Program is instruction or training provided by a health care agency or institution.
National League for Nursing (NLN) Concerned with the improvement of nursing education, nursing service, & health care delivery in the US.
Nurse Administrator Manages client care & the delivery of specific nursing services within a health care agency.
Nurse Educator Works primarily in schools of nursing, staff development departments of health agencies, & client education departments.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Provides health care to clients, usually in an outpatient, ambulatory care, or community-based setting.
Nurse Researcher Investigates problems to improve nursing care & to further define & expand the scope of nursing practice.
Nursing Protection, promotion, & optimization of health & abilities, prevention of illness & injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis & treatment of human response, & advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, & population.
Professional Organizations Created to deal with issues of concern to those practicing in the profession.
Registered Nurse (RN) Various routes to become. Formalized educational processes developed to ensure a consistent level of education.
What is a factor that best advances the practice? Better education of nurses.
National League of Nursing (NLN) Nursing education programs may seek voluntary accrediation by the appropriate council.
Graduate nurse must pass a licensure exam administered by: National League for Nursing (NLN)
Mr. Jones had his leg amputated, the nurse assisted him as he learned to cope with the artificial limb & new rountine. The nurse's primary role at this time was: Rehabilitator
A group that lobbies at the state & federal levels for advancement of the nurse's role, economic interest, & health care is the: American Nurses Association
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